The administration of drugs via enteral feeding tubes.
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چکیده
The practice of administering drugs via enteral feeding tubes has become complex. The range of enteral feeding tubes and medicines has increased dramatically in recent years and this has led to a gap between clinical practice and best practice.
منابع مشابه
Preventing errors when drugs are given via enteral feeding tubes.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Nursing times
دوره 99 46 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003